Aside from drug overdose, describe at least two reasons why an individual addictive to a drug of abuse might have a short lifespan.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Poor physical health (caused by malnutrition, disease, organic disease), and depression (greater risk of suicide), engaging in risky behavior (behaviors that can be life threatening when intoxicated, such as driving).
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a. Look for an enjoyable activity b. Quickly increase his amount of activity c. Forget about it because he is over 60. d. Punish himself if he doesn't participate as planned.
With respect to the locus of control continuum, Sally has an external orientation. Which of the following statements would she least likely make?
A. "Hard work and perseverance pay off." B. "If my luck doesn't change, I'll never get married." C. "I failed my psychology final because the professor doesn't like me."D, "If I die in a car crash, then it was my time."
Which hormone functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain, tends to arouse the body, and is linked with anger?
a. melatonin b. epinephrine c. norepinephrine d. thyroxin
Tony, age 77, married Nichole, age 24. They are not using birth control because of Tony’s advanced age. You can advise them that __________
A) Tony probably stopped producing semen around age 70 B) Tony produces less semen and sperm, but he can probably still father children C) while Tony still produces semen, he probably stopped producing sperm around age 60 D) Tony cannot maintain a sufficient erection to father a child at his age